Analysis, design and testing of a novel direct-drive wave energy converter system

R. Crozier, H. Bailey, M.A. Mueller, E. Spooner, P. McKeever

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Abstract

A coupled electromechanical and hydrodynamic simulation of a direct-drive generator connected to a heaving buoy for wave energy conversion has been developed. The system is based around a novel linear generator referred to as 'Snapper' which incorporates a magnetic coupling, resulting in a latching power take-off mechanism. The system has been simulated in the time domain using the Matlab differential equation solvers, and a prototype generator designed, built and tested.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIET Conference Publications
Pages61
Number of pages1
Volume2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2011

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